Sid Lowe and the FC crew conduct a deep dive into Spain’s World Cup exit and call Fernando Hierro’s tactics into question after the defeat to Russia. Relive Russia’s thrilling upset over Spain in the round of 16 in Lego form. KRASNODAR, Russia — Spain started as a victim of chaos and ended a victim
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After resting the majority of their starters against Belgium, ESPN FC’s Steve McManaman says England are poised to go out and win against Colombia. Colombia have left James Rodriguez on the bench for their World Cup round of 16 match against England on Tuesday, as the star midfielder battles to overcome an injury. The 26-year-old playmaker
The ESPN FC panel assess the rumours linking Napoli’s Jorginho and Leicester City’s Riyad Mahrez with moves to Manchester City. The transfer window is open, and Transfer Talk has the latest rumours making the rounds. Follow along with our daily blog throughout the summer. City close in on Mahrez move Manchester City’s drawn-out pursuit of
ESPN FC’s Paul Mariner examines Mo Salah’s murky situation with Egypt after the Pharaohs tumbled out of the World Cup in disappointing fashion. Mohamed Salah has signed a new long-term contract at Liverpool, the Merseyside club have announced. Salah’s record-breaking first season at Liverpool has led to him being rewarded with a new five-year deal
3:53 PM ET ESPN staff Croatia beat Denmark 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to take their place in the World Cup quarterfinals on a dramatic night that saw Kasper Schmeichel save a Luka Modric penalty late in extra time before Modric beat him in a see-saw shootout. Both teams had scored their goals
12:43 PM ET MOSCOW, July 1 (Reuters) – Hosts Russia reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup on Sunday when they beat Spain 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Koke’s third penalty for Spain was saved by Igor Akinfeev who then saved Iago Aspas’s final shot. Russia will face either Croatia or Denmark, who
The transfer window is open, and Transfer Talk has the latest rumours making the rounds. Follow along with our daily blog throughout the summer. Fekir to Liverpool back on Liverpool’s move for Nabil Fekir appears to be back on after talks with Lyon resumed. The Mirror claims the previously agreed £53 million deal could be
ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop recaps France’s thrilling 4-3 win over Argentina and thinks major changes are needed for the South American side. ESPN’s Dalton Cara captures the emotions of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, whose World Cup dreams ended on the same day. The FC panel put Argentina’s World Cup exit into context and how
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France sent Lionel Messi and his Argentina side out of the World Cup in an enthralling match. KAZAN, Russia — Three thoughts on France’s 4-3 win vs. Argentina in the World Cup Round of 16. 1. France surge past Argentina Les Bleus are through to the quarterfinals and the way
Former MLS coach Steve Nicol lends his advice to Wayne Rooney, highlighting the mentality he needs to bring to be successful at D.C. United. The transfer window is open, and Transfer Talk has the latest rumours making the rounds. Follow along with our daily blog throughout the summer. 08.38 BST: A DONE DEAL to kick